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December 1, 2025

THIS FRIDAY (12/5/25) – Robot Coders with Brooklyn Robot Foundry

The Brooklyn Robot Foundry offers STEAM classes all over the country from their base in Brooklyn, NY. Their goal is to encourage a life full of exploration, problem-solving, and imagination through the fun of STEAM learning. Robot Coders is the ultimate combination of hands-on building, creativity, and programming. Working in small groups, teens (ages 12-18) will learn how […]

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December 1, 2025

THIS WEDNESDAY (12/3/25) – IRS Outreach: Choosing a Tax Preparer

Meet with liaisons from the IRS at the library to learn about choosing a tax preparer on Wednesday, December 3, at 1:00 PM. Attendees of IRS Outreach: Choosing a Tax Preparer will learn all about… — IRS tips on choosing a reputable tax preparer — Your legal responsibility when working with a tax preparer — […]

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December 1, 2025

THIS THURSDAY (12/4/25) – Irondequoit Historical Society Presents A Walk Through a Disappeared Downtown

The Irondequoit Historical Society will welcome Geoffrey Zeiner to the library on Thursday, December 4, at 7:00 PM. Geoffrey is the creator of Gonechester, a popular blog that focuses about the Rochester of yesterday, and his presentation will lead attendees on A Walk Through a Disappeared Downtown using photographs, articles, and primary documents. Have you […]

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December 1, 2025

Irondequoit Library Will No Longer be Able to Offer Access to Hoopla After December 31, 2025

Irondequoit residents have been able to access Hoopla, a digital library service provided by the Irondequoit Public Library. Due to increasing costs, the Irondequoit Public Library is no longer able to provide access to Hoopla. Our subscription will end on Wednesday, December 31. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you. However, there are […]

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November 30, 2025

FYI – All Holds Can Be Picked Up for Free After January 1, 2026

We’re happy to announce that, after January 1, 2026, all holds picked up at the Irondequoit Library will be free! Patrons with unused Discount Holds Cards may apply the balance towards purchases from our Bookstore. Offer expires September 1, 2026. Please note, a 50¢ fee will be added to your account for any hold not […]

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November 26, 2025

NEXT TUESDAY (12/2/25) – Gather and Game with Game Night Rochester

Find your next favorite game at the Irondequoit Library during Gather and Game with Game Night Rochester on Tuesday, December 2, from 6:30 PM until 8:00 PM. From board games to card games and more, Game Night Rochester will bring their collection of tabletop games to the library and match you with the perfect game! Instructors from the […]

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November 25, 2025

THIS SATURDAY (11/29/25) – Holiday Appetizers

Are you planning to entertain this holiday season? Join Liz Bauld for this hands-on food class all about Holiday Appetizers you will want to include in your holiday entertaining. A few amazing recipes, both savory and sweet, will be on the menu during this program for you to create and enjoy! Gloves will be provided, but […]

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November 25, 2025

NEXT MONDAY (12/1/25) – Roll for Story: Random Mystery Writing

Have you ever left major life decisions up to a roll of the dice? Probably not. But what about smaller decisions? You could “roll for a sandwich” and let your dice rolls determine what you make to eat. You can also Roll for Story at the library! Have writer’s block? Just want to help write […]

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November 24, 2025

Upcoming Reduced Hours and Closed Dates for the Irondequoit Library (11/26/25 – 11/28/25)

The Irondequoit Public Library will be operating with reduced hours this week: Wednesday, November 26 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Thursday, November 27 Closed Friday, November 28 Closed Regular hours will resume on Saturday, November 29.

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November 18, 2025

NEXT MONDAY (11/24/25): Create A Floral Terrarium

An instructor from Prismatic Gardens will join us at the library on Monday, November 24, at 6:00 PM, for Create A Floral Terrarium, a craft workshop for adults. Bring nature indoors by crafting your very own whimsical yet practical floral terrarium. All materials will be provided, but if you’d like to add your very own […]

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